SPH522 Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology (8)

In this subject you will learn about research principles and practices relevant to the planning, implementation and evaluation of intervention targeting sensory-motor functions (speech, voice, fluency and swallowing). You will undertake database searches, critiquing of empirical research, data collection and analysis, synthesis and reporting of knowledge and information. You will use frameworks for goal-setting, and planning and evaluating intervention. You will apply intervention strategies with paediatric and adult clients and their families/caregivers. This subject builds on SPH512 (Assessment and analysis of sensory motor impairments in speech pathology) and will contribute to your preparation for your workplace learning subjects (SPH515/17 and SPH525/27).


You will engage with a range of case studies to develop skills in identifying and writing specific, targeted and measurable goals, selecting evidence-based and holistic intervention goals/approaches and justifying goals and approaches selected for the management of sensory-motor impairments through critical reflection on the client's reported strengths, difficulties and available resources, and an understanding of the role of socio-cultural context in the experience of sensory-motor impairment.

You will participate in a range of online learning experiences that offer the opportunity for you to work through topics in small groups or pairs. You will share your ideas and knowledge and learn from others in interactive activities including structured activities and independent study. You will attend a 3-day residential school on the Albury campus where you will have opportunities to deliver, monitor and modify intervention to manage sensory-motor difficulties.

To demonstrate mastery of these learning outcomes and learning experiences you will write a series of intervention plans for individuals with different sensory-motor difficulties, complete a portfolio of practical activities during the residential school and write professional reports for a specified audience, summarising the intervention procedures and progress.

You will use the CSU Learning Management System, Interact2, to engage in learning activities with your peers and utilise a range of online technologies and tools to inform your assessment tasks. During the residential school, you will have face-to-face lectures and practice delivering a range of speech-language pathology procedures to manage sensory-motor difficulties in children and adults, under the guidance of certified practicing speech pathologists.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted access for Master of Speech Pathology students.

Prerequisites

SPH512

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to write and justify goals for intervention of speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing difficulties, utilising holistic, evidence-based, ethical and cultural frameworks, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing difficulties.
  • Be able to deliver intervention strategies with professionalism and care targeting speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing functions, and analyse and synthesise intervention data to monitor, evaluate, and modify intervention delivery, based on holistic, evidence-based, ethical and cultural frameworks, and using appropriate technical skills, demonstrated by completing a portfolio of practical activities, interpreting sensory-motor intervention data provided for individual cases and writing professional reports.
  • Be able to report intervention procedures, progress and professional decisions regarding speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing management, based on holistic, evidence-based, ethical and cultural frameworks, using communication, technical and creative skills appropriate to a specific audience, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing difficulties, interpreting sensory-motor intervention data and writing professional reports.
  • Be able to apply knowledge of speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing to select and justify intervention procedures and models of service delivery, based on holistic, evidence-based, ethical and socio-cultural frameworks, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing difficulties, interpreting sensory-motor intervention data and writing professional reports.
  • Be able to apply research principles and procedure to the management of speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing functions in individuals across the lifespan, demonstrated by writing a series of intervention plans for individuals with speech, voice, stuttering and/or swallowing difficulties, completing a portfolio of practical activities, interpreting sensory-motor intervention data and writing professional reports.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to speech pathology intervention for sensory-motor difficulties
  • Voice
  • Motor speech and swallowing
  • Paediatric speech
  • Stuttering
  • Synthesis of intervention for speech, voice, stuttering and swallowing

Residential School

This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.

Students are required to attend a compulsory residential school on the Albury-Wodonga campus, to develop skills in planning and delivering intervention targeting sensory-motor skills. Students will be expected to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the residential school.

Special Resources

Students are required to attend a compulsory residential school on the Albury-Wodonga campus, to develop skills in planning and delivering intervention targeting sensory-motor skills. Students will be expected to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the residential school.

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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